by Carmen Woodland | Mar 23, 2020 | Tongue-Tie
What Is a Tongue-Tie? A tongue-tie (also called ankyloglossia) is a congenital condition that results when the band of tissue under the tongue is too short, tight or both. The identification of a tongue-tie is super important. If you want to learn more about...
by Carmen Woodland | Mar 16, 2020 | Breathing
In this week’s video, we teach you how to unblock a stuffy nose in 5 minutes! A stuffy nose (nasal congestion) is the primary reason that many people are mouth breathing. These are steps that I use whenever I feel a little bit of nasal congestion. Many of you...
by Carmen Woodland | Mar 9, 2020 | Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
In this week’s video, we dive into the topic of those pesky tongue thrusts. Many people think that a tongue thrust is the problem, but it is really a symptom of something else. Understanding what a tongue thrust is will help you uncover the bigger...
by Carmen Woodland | Mar 2, 2020 | Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Understanding The Intricate Muscles of the Tongue The tongue muscles are fascinating, and understanding something about them can help you understand your myofunctional impairment. Did you know that there are two different types of tongue muscles? Did you know that...
by Carmen Woodland | Feb 24, 2020 | Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Why a “Former Thumb Sucker” Still Needs Myofunctional Therapy After a thumb sucker kicks the habit, the myofunctional dysfunction remains. The obstacle may be gone, but the poor oral posture and tongue thrust are left behind. A thumb sucker develops a...
